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P890 HAL

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,420 mi
Last recorded36,420 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 HAL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 36,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 36,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 35,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 35,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,754 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,437 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,328 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 32,210 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 May 2016 26,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 15,563 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,068 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2006 11,738 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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P890 HAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P890 HAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P890 HAL registered?

P890 HAL is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P890 HAL safe to buy?

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